Marine Mammals

The 30-foot sea cow hunted to extinction because of its tasty meat

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The 30-foot sea cow hunted to extinction because of its tasty meat

The 30-foot sea cow hunted to extinction because of its tasty meat

Have orcas been sinking ships for millennia?

Have orcas been sinking ships for millennia?

Have orcas been sinking ships for millennia?

Is Ichthyotitan the largest marine reptile yet known?

Is Ichthyotitan the largest marine reptile yet known?

Is Ichthyotitan the largest marine reptile yet known?

These dolphins have orca friends—but may have an ulterior motive

These dolphins have orca friends—but may have an ulterior motive

These dolphins have orca friends—but may have an ulterior motive

When humpbacks get stuck, their friends stick around to help

When humpbacks get stuck, their friends stick around to help

When humpbacks get stuck, their friends stick around to help

We could still save the world’s 'sweetest' dolphin

We could still save the world’s 'sweetest' dolphin

We could still save the world’s 'sweetest' dolphin

These sea lions aren't 'demonic'—they've been poisoned

These sea lions aren't 'demonic'—they've been poisoned

These sea lions aren't 'demonic'—they've been poisoned

7 of the world's most incredible scuba diving experiences

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7 of the world's most incredible scuba diving experiences

7 of the world's most incredible scuba diving experiences

We still haven't figured out these orca mysteries

We still haven't figured out these orca mysteries

We still haven't figured out these orca mysteries

Why manatees often lurk close to Florida's power plants

Why manatees often lurk close to Florida's power plants

Why manatees often lurk close to Florida's power plants

How humpback whales use bubbles as a tool

How humpback whales use bubbles as a tool

How humpback whales use bubbles as a tool

Orcas are killing porpoises—but not eating them. Why?

Orcas are killing porpoises—but not eating them. Why?

Orcas are killing porpoises—but not eating them. Why?

What is ‘kelping’? Why whales are making hats out of seaweed

What is ‘kelping’? Why whales are making hats out of seaweed

What is ‘kelping’? Why whales are making hats out of seaweed

Menopause is rare among animals. Why do orcas go through it?

Menopause is rare among animals. Why do orcas go through it?

Menopause is rare among animals. Why do orcas go through it?

Wildlife adventures on a small-ship cruise of British Columbia

Wildlife adventures on a small-ship cruise of British Columbia

Wildlife adventures on a small-ship cruise of British Columbia

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